C Paul Ludwinski - Kingston Frontenacs, OHL (2022, 39th, CHI)

[GermanSpitfire]

Paul Ludwinski at eliteprospects.com

Good two-way centre that can skate; type of guy NHL teams covet come draft day. Should have a good season for a real good Kingston team.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Great preseason so far, 4 goals and 7 points.
In 3 games.

 

[AnonymousHockey]

Was my No1 ranked forward in OHL draft. Consistently good, plays 60min. Shows stretches of pure dominance when he goes into beast mode.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

3 point debut in the OHL including his first career goal.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Continue’s his strong two way play. Been just as good as Wright so far this season.

 

[ottsabrefan]

Continue’s his strong two way play. Been just as good as Wright so far this season.

Points wise maybe. A lot more goes on to Wright's game then just points. But, yeah, Ludwinski has been very good.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Points wise maybe. A lot more goes on to Wright's game then just points. But, yeah, Ludwinski has been very good.

Ludwinski has a very strong two way game, just like Wright. Hes kinda like Wright lite.

 

[ottsabrefan]

Ludwinski has a very strong two way game, just like Wright. Hes kinda like Wright lite.

Agreed. I'd like to see him centering his own line (3rd line). Will probably happen in January once Wisdom returns.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Finished the regular season with 43 points in 67 games.

Been Fronts best player in the play-offs so far. 5 goals, 7 points in 4 games.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Not sure what his ultimate upside is, but he might be a really good sleeper pick when you factor in the things he does well like skate, good shot, endless motor, and has a bit of a chippy/edge to his game.

He'll get more ice time next season with some of the vet graduations for Kingston, so we'll see what kind of offensive upside he truly has. Right now he could be anywhere from a Blake Coleman to an Anthony Beauvillier.

 

[leafs4life94]

Very impressive motor - sometimes his hands can't keep up with his feet, but he's relentless and has shown the ability to get to the right spot to give him the best chance at scoring.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Not sure what his ultimate upside is, but he might be a really good sleeper pick when you factor in the things he does well like skate, good shot, endless motor, and has a bit of a chippy/edge to his game.

He'll get more ice time next season with some of the vet graduations for Kingston, so we'll see what kind of offensive upside he truly has. Right now he could be anywhere from a Blake Coleman to an Anthony Beauvillier.

100% agree. There is definitely untapped offensive potential there. He is buried on a rather deep Kingston team.
Reminds me of Barrett Hayton at the same age in that sense.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Don’t think Ludwinski is getting enough love. He is a prime candidate for a breakout year with all the graduations Kingston has. Should play high up the lineup with a more offensive role that will see his production increase.

 

[Hollel]

Agreed. Such a legit base to build off of. Skill seems to be coming along. Seems like a legit NHLer in some capacity if nothing goes wrong. I’d take him high in the 2nd

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Love this pick for Chicago.

 

[MMC]

Welcome to Chicago

 

[GermanSpitfire]

Got injured in Hawks camp and in his second game of the season pots a goal and 3 points.

 

[Mister X]

Definitely someone I am excited to watch during this rebuild.

 

[TLEH]

Had a much better start to this season.

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Ludwinski having good year and leads his team in scoring

I wonder with all the praise for his all-around game if he is type to quickly jump into NHL role

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Rough rough start from a production standpoint in the A. Never liked the pick in this range for the Blackhawks.

 

[CallMeShaft]

He looked decent enough for his age in the few preseason games he got with the Hawks, but yeah, it's been a very quiet first few months for him in Rockford. Disappointing considering he was a high 2nd rounder.

 

[frontsfan67]

Anyone heard of him getting sent down? 19 games played at the AHL level and 1 assist, clearly not ready for pro hockey yet

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Ludwinski and Hayes both struggling in first year as pro's

 

[Mrfenn92]

Anyone heard of him getting sent down? 19 games played at the AHL level and 1 assist, clearly not ready for pro hockey yet

Nothing yet. When he’s in he centers the third line with savoie and Hayes. He centered the fourth line a few games only. He’s been on the PK.

Not getting the benefit of ozone starts and no power play.

Still very early in his pro career, so we will see.